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Monthly Archives: August 2025

Thinking of Selling? Price it Right from the Start

If you’re planning to sell your home, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is the asking price. We are seeing more sellers becoming realistic about their listing price, and with the current market favouring buyers, finding that sweet spot is absolutely crucial. Right now, around one in three properties require a price reduction […]

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1 in 9.4 Homeowners Cut Their Asking Price Since 1st Jan 2025…

As the local property market shifts and grows, sellers who’ve been on the market a while often face a tricky question: when to tweak the asking price—and by how much—to spark new interest. With the number of homes for sale in Preston’s PR1-PR4 postcodes jumping from 2,043 in March 2022 to 3,338 by March 2025, […]

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Do I need a For Sale board to help sell my home?

When it comes to selling your home, you may wonder if a for sale board is necessary in today’s digital age. With online listings, social media marketing, and real estate agents at your disposal, you might question the relevance of a physical sign outside your property. However, don’t underestimate the power of a for sale […]

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How Many £1 Million Homes Actually Sell?

It surprises many people just how few £1 million homes actually sell. Just because a property carries a seven-figure price tag, it does not guarantee a successful move. Nationally, across all property price bands, around 54 percent of homes sell and complete. Yet for homes priced over £1 million, the picture changes sharply. Over the last two […]

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Preston and Chorley Property Blog – The Age Divide in Renting – A Sign of the Times or a Return to the Past?

This graphic shows the share of households privately renting in each age group in the UK. Unsurprisingly, younger generations dominate the rental market. Almost 6 in 10 people aged 18 to 24 rent, compared to just 1 in 20 of those aged 65 and over. At first glance, it looks like a modern crisis. But […]

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